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Inside the 9th annual Camden Peace Games
The 9th annual Camden Peace Games at the Rutgers–Camden Athletic & Fitness Center brought young people together for a basketball tournament, live music and so much more fun.
CAMDEN, NJ - The 9th annual Camden Peace Games took place at the Rutgers–Camden Athletic & Fitness Center.
The event brought together youths from around the area to play in a basketball tournament.
The community also received the chance to enjoy live music, free food, games, giveaways, a bounce house, face painting, and access to local community resources, all at no cost.
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The basketball tournament served an even bigger purpose, helping provide a fun and safe environment for the kids.
Camden officials say these types of events are at they are making a difference and has helped change the narrative of the city.
The city has seen violent crime drop to its lowest point in 50 years, a trend that Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen is proud to see happening in his city.
"I’m impressed with just the mission of everyone being single minded about making Camden a better place," said Mayor Carstarphen.